Job Description In-Service Installations & HPDHR Tank Section Lead - Submarines Full time Derby Hybrid (3 days per week in office) What you will be doing The Vessel & Installations Design In-Service (PWR2) group are reaching a crucial time in the continued support of CASD, as platform lifetimes are increasing, and more boats are entering into service. As Installations & HPDHR section lead, you will be responsible for the continued maintenance of the current safety case, responding to emergent requests as the technical authority. The product scope of the role covers the design of pipework, fittings, mounts, the HPDHR hard tank and a number of special assemblies across the operational fleet. You will have a direct input into ensuring Rolls-Royce does its part in keeping the UK Submarines safe and at sea. Responsibilities Your role will include: Responsible for product safety and plant availability on operational submarines for the products within the team’s scope (Pipework, fittings, mounts, HPDHR Hard Tank and a number of special assemblies). Update and author safety case documentation to maintain component live files. Effective communicator and able to influence seniors & Submarines Enterprise partners including the Customer, Regulator and personnel at the Shipbuilder and Fleet Maintainer sites, to achieve safe and available product. Capable of liaising with multiple sites including Devonport, Faslane and Barrow to support build, commissioning and operational platforms. Effective project management of high volume of emergent demands, frequently balancing the prioritisation of critical-to-safety and critical-to-programme requirements with existing committed/planned load. Lead by example and champion continuous improvement and the company values and behaviours. Act as delegate for the PWR2 Group Lead, as required. Why Rolls-Royce? This is a Mechanical Design Engineering role, based in the Submarines Future Programmes DBU. Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent STEM degree with appropriate industry experience in Design or Engineering roles. Experience of navigating the Rolls-Royce Product Safety processes Prior experience of leading teams in, particularly of interest if in fast-paced and/or changing priorities environments Join us & help keep the UK Submarines safe and at sea, as well as helping Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Grade: 7- 10 Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 10 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 20 Jun 2025